Sold528d on marketHistoric · 101 yrs

523 N Poplar St

Waukegan, IL, 60085 • Downtown Waukegan • Lake County

$140,000

$187/sqft

2Beds

2Baths

748Sqft

0.1 acLot

1925Built

Property DNA

1 highlights

Ranch Style

Built 1925 · 101 years of history

Market activity

Demand and pricing signals for this listing

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People checking out this listing

528 days on market

Established listing

$187/sqft

Price per square foot

About this home

Single Family · Built 1925 · Historic

This charming cottage is the perfect blend of comfort and value! Offering a cozy yet functional layout, it features a full basement, providing plenty of extra space for storage or future expansion. With a newer furnace and attractive tile floors, this home is move-in ready and designed for easy living. Located north of Grand, you'll enjoy the convenience of being close to everything while still having a peaceful retreat to come home to. Don't miss out on this delightful property!

Standout features identified

Our analysis highlights newer furnace, cozy yet functional layout, and full basement as key attractions of this home.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$915/month

Principal & Interest$728

Property Tax$140

Insurance$47

Down payment20% ($28,000)

3%50%

Est. 6.77% rate · 30yr fixed · $112,000 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingle Family Residence

Year Built1925

HeatingNatural Gas

CoolingWall Unit(s)

ParkingOpen Parking

Lot4,356 sqft

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Sub-typeSingle Family Residence

StyleRanch

Year built1925

Stories1

Systems

HeatingNatural Gas

CoolingWall Unit(s)

RoofAsphalt

ConstructionAluminum Siding

Water / SewerLake Michigan, Public / Public Sewer

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingShared Driveway

BasementPartially Finished,Unfinished,Full

Lot4,356 sqft

Location & Tax

NeighborhoodDowntown Waukegan

Annual tax$2,103

Parcel0821114004

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths2

Features & details

10 categories of property features

Interior Features

Interior

1st Floor Bedroom

1st Floor Full Bath

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Wall Unit(s)

Laundry

Gas Dryer Hookup

In Unit

Windows

Screens

Accessibility

No Disability Access

Exterior Features

Parking

Shared Driveway

Construction

Aluminum Siding

Lot Features

Mature Trees

Community

Curbs

Sidewalks

Street Paved

Room details

19 rooms detailed

Master Bedroom

Main

11×9 ft99 sqft

Bedroom2

Main

9×10 ft90 sqft

Bedroom3

Bedroom4

Other

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusSold

Days on market528

Est. value$149,600

Est. rent$1,670/mo

Tax rate2.60%

Price/sqft$187

On marketSep 30, 2024

PostedSep 30, 2024

Last sold$140,000

MLS statusClosed

MLS updatedOct 31, 2024

Tour days6

How are the schools in Waukegan?

3 schools rated nearby

North Elementary School

Primary • Public • PK-5

0.3 mi

Daniel Webster Middle School

Middle • Public • 6-8

0.7 mi

Waukegan High School

High • Public • 9-12

0.7 mi

Location

Waukegan, IL, 60085

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Price history

4 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Oct 28, 2024Sold$140,000$187MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Oct 7, 2024Pending Sale$150,000$201MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Sep 30, 2024Listed For Sale$150,000$201MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Sep 9, 1994Sold$62,000$83Public Record

Sold$140,000

Oct 28, 2024•$187/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Pending Sale$150,000

Oct 7, 2024•$201/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Listed For Sale$150,000

Sep 30, 2024•$201/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Sold$62,000

Sep 9, 1994•$83/sqft•Public Record

Tax history

22 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 10, 2023$2,049$33,208

Apr 10, 2022$2,103$29,731

Apr 10, 2021$1,850$27,512

Apr 10, 2020$1,828$22,123

Apr 10, 2019$1,787$20,272

Apr 10, 2018$1,696$20,258

Apr 10, 2017$1,696$17,922

Apr 10, 2016$1,341$15,574

Apr 10, 2015$1,226$13,939

Apr 10, 2014$1,130$11,436

Apr 10, 2012$1,656$12,389

Apr 10, 2011$1,898$20,321

Apr 10, 2010$2,114$24,698

Apr 10, 2009$2,108$27,988

Apr 10, 2008$2,094$28,791

Apr 10, 2006$1,839$25,191

Apr 10, 2005$1,747—

Apr 10, 2004$1,675—

Apr 10, 2003$1,716—

Apr 10, 2002$1,756—

Apr 10, 2001$1,572$21,138

Apr 10, 2000$1,387$20,533

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Local context around this listing

Waukegan, IL • Lake County

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Est. value$149,600

Est. rent$1,670/mo

30yr rate est.6.77%

Affordability$1,068/mo

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